Upcoming Trainings and Outreach Events

Northeast Legal Aid clinic at Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association

Northeast Legal Aid leads a legal aid clinic on the second Tuesday of every month at the Cambodian Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) from 10am-12pm. This is an in-person clinic. Please bring your housing issues, consumer issues, or an employment issue to the clinic.

CMAA Office
465 School St.
Lowell, MA 01851

Northeast Legal Aid Community Development and Entrepreneurship Events

Income Tax & Self-Employment: Tips for Small Business Owners

Small business owners, make your 2025 tax filing season easy! Join tax and business attorneys for this in-person workshop and arm yourself with essential knowledge to help you prevent income tax issues. This workshop covers the basics of preparing for tax filing season, the Schedule C, quarterly estimated taxes, 1099 forms, setting up IRS and MassTaxConnect online accounts, and more. There will be Q&A time, so bring your questions for the attorneys!

Date: October 21, 2025

Time: 8:30–10:30am

Location: Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave, Salem

Registration link: https://enterprisectr.org/event/income-tax-self-employment-tips-for-small-business-owners/

 

Understanding & Choosing Business Entities (Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs, Corporations)

In this comprehensive, attorney-led workshop, we will tackle the different business entity choices available to your small business. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or a professional navigating the corporate landscape, understanding the various types of business entities is crucial for making informed decisions and achieving long-term success.

Join us in-person, where we will explore each business entity type’s distinct characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Participants will gain valuable insights to help them select the right business structure for their ventures.

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 8:30–10:30am

Location: Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave, Salem

Registration link: https://enterprisectr.org/event/understanding-choosing-business-entities-sole-proprietorships-partnerships-llcs-corporations/

 

Contracts Basics for Small Business Owners

This in-person workshop will cover what every small business owner should know about contracts. In this workshop, the attorney-presenters will:

  • Explain why contracts are important for small businesses and give examples of how you may encounter them

  • Share best practices of negotiating, drafting, and signing contracts as well as common missteps and how to avoid them

  • Walk through the basic structure of a contract and break down key provisions

  • Describe the essential elements that every contract must have and go over special legal rules for certain types of contracts

 Date: December 4, 2025

Time: 8:30–10:30am

Location: Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave, Salem

Registration link: https://enterprisectr.org/event/contracts-basics-for-small-business-owners/

Northeast Legal Aid Criminal Record and Eviction Record Sealing Clinic

Please check back for upcoming events